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Beth Owen-Cipielewski is dividing her time between the Siesta Key Oyster Bar and preparing for a major bowling tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
Alley Cat

Beth Owen-Cipielewski has been bowling since she was a child, but a recent renewed focus on her game has earned her a spot in a major international competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Southside, Gulf Gate and Lakeview elementary schools, along with Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Weekly Winner: Far Horizons

TO SUBMIT WEATHER PHOTOS: Please send your photos to the Pelican Press, 1970 Main St., fourth floor, Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or email them to [email protected]. Please include where you took the photo when submitting photos, as well as your mailing address.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An enhanced assembly area at the Sarasota National Cemetery will provide shaded seating for more than 2,600 people.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 28, 2011
Assembly area to enhance cemetery

The Patterson Foundation has pledged millions of dollars to construct a large, shaded stage and seating area for special events, gardens and war memorials to honor veterans year-round.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 28, 2011
School budget drops by $225 million

The Sarasota County School Board will achieve savings in next year's budget mainly through reductions in capital projects and employee benefits.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
City manager employs office hours

In an attempt to streamline efficiencies with the city's permitting process, office hours for the public will be held to address any concerns they have with city government operations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
DSA wants to attract more people downtown

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance has revamped its website and is launching an aggressive marketing campaign. to attract more people downtown.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Future Girl Scouts suit up

Forty Carrots got a special visit Thursday, July 21 from the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Riverview grad is England-bound

Riverview graduate Hunter Leeming is headed to the 2011 Junior World Rowing Championships beginning Aug. 3, in Eton, England.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Seventh-graders keep tabs on campaign

Modeled after the movie, "Paperclips," seventh-graders at Temple Sinai launched a campaign to make the deaths of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust more tangible.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Hair designer employs more than one creative channel

On the Diane K Salon & Spa website, hair designer/colorist John-Norman Tuck's bio says that: "Tuck loves to paint masterpieces with his clients' hair."

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
News Briefs

Road vacated for Selby Gardens project; City street resurfacing begins this week; Patterson Foundation pledges its support

  • Sarasota
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The city of Sarasota will move and remove some parking meters by October 1 in an attempt to appease downtown business owners.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
Commission moves around meters

City commissioners agreed to move meters around and remove some altogether to appease business owners.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
City ratifies Teamsters' Union three-year contract

A compromise on pensions allowed the city to come to terms on a new three-year contract agreement.

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